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Family Food Traditions

March 3, 2007 by Andi

Just a short post to let you know what I’ve been up to. This week was my husband’s birthday, there is only one day between his and our eldest daughter’s birthday, so I was very busy baking. He didn’t have a birthday party, but I did make him the two “birthday” cakes which I traditionally make him every year for his birthday, a tiramisu and a white chocolate cheesecake with dark chocolate topping. This year I also made him a maple syrup and pecan cake to take to the class that he is teaching (I hear that they devoured it quickly). The maple and pecan cake is so easy to make, it only takes about 5 minutes before it goes in the over, and I always get so many compliments. Here is the recipe:

Maple & pecan nut cake

200 ml (1 cup) sour cream

3 eggs

1 ½ cups sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

½ cup vegetable oil

¼ tsp salt

1 ¼ cups all purpose flour

1 cup broken pecan nuts

For sauce:

½ cup maple syrup

Preheat the oven to 170 degrees c (340 degrees f).

Mix the sour cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, oil and salt in a large bowl. Add sifted flour over the mixture. Mix until smooth and thin Add pecan nuts. Pour into floured and oiled baking pan (either loaf or bunt).

For bunt bake for 45-50 minutes and in loaf tin for 35-40 minutes (or until you can stick a toothpick into the middle of the cake and it comes out dry).

Take the cake out the oven, make small holes with toothpick in the cake in order to help it absorb the syrup and immediately pour the maple syrup over it. Allow the cake to cool down completely before serving.

Enjoy the cake and all the compliments!

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10 Ice Cubes That Instantly Elevate Champagne

Elegant flavour cubes to add sparkle, colour, and effortless glamour to your next glass.

Champagne has a way of making even the smallest moment feel worth celebrating. But if you’ve ever wanted to dress up your bubbles without turning your kitchen into a full cocktail bar, flavoured ice cubes are a beautiful, simple upgrade.

They melt slowly, add subtle flavour, and make your glass look like something you’d order in a rooftop bar — except you’re probably standing in your kitchen, still wearing comfy pants, hiding from the dog who’s trying to steal the cheese board. Relatable.

And the best part? You can freeze these weeks ahead, so when guests arrive (or when you finally collapse after a long day), all you have to do is drop in a cube and top it with Champagne.

Here are 10 elegant Champagne-friendly ice cubes, each designed to add colour and sophistication to your favourite bottle.

1. Classic Strawberry Champagne Cube (Blush Pink)

Per cube:
• 1–2 strawberry slices
• 1 rose petal (optional)
• Fill with water

Adds a soft pink blush and gentle berry sweetness.

2. Lemon Twist Sparkle Cube (Bright Gold)

Per cube:
• A curl of lemon peel
• 1 tiny lemon segment
• Fill with sparkling water

Brightens up drier Champagnes and adds brunch-energy sparkle.

3. Pear + Vanilla Luxe Cube (Creamy White)

Per cube:
• 1 pear slice
• A sliver of vanilla bean
• Fill with water

Soft, elegant, and perfect for cosy winter evenings.

4. Raspberry + Elderflower Blush Cube (Romantic Pink)

Per cube:
• 2 raspberries
• ½ tsp elderflower cordial
• Fill with water

Adds subtle sweetness and makes a stunning brunch cocktail.

5. Blood Orange Sunset Cube (Vibrant Orange)

Per cube:
• 1 thin slice blood orange
• Fill with water

Turns budget bubbles into a chic citrus cocktail.

6. Lavender Champagne Serenity Cube (Soft Violet)

Per cube:
• Pinch of culinary lavender
• 1 piece lemon peel
• Fill with water or cooled chamomile tea

Smells like a spa, tastes like a holiday.

7. Blackberry + Mint Celebration Cube (Deep Purple)

Per cube:
• 2 blackberries
• 1 mint leaf
• Fill with water

Gives Champagne a jewel-tone glow.

8. Edible Gold Rose Cube (Luxury Gold + Pink)

Per cube:
• 1 small edible rose petal
• Pinch of edible gold dust
• Fill with water

If “Champagne but make it fancy” had a mascot, it would be this.

9. Grapefruit + Rosemary Chic Cube (Coral + Green)

Per cube:
• 1 small grapefruit segment
• 1 rosemary tip
• Fill with water

For those who like a more grown-up, botanical sparkle.

10. Lychee + Lime Exotic Cube (Soft White + Green)

Per cube:
• 1 canned lychee (halved)
• A tiny lime twist
• Fill with water

Light, fresh, and beautifully aromatic — perfect for summer Champagne.

Hosting Hack: The Champagne Cube Bar

Arrange bowls of colourful cubes on a platter beside the chilled bottle, and let guests build their own glass. It’s simple, stunning, and makes even a casual gathering feel like New Year’s Eve.

Make-Ahead Note

These cubes freeze beautifully for at least a month, so they’re a brilliant little “do it now, enjoy it later” trick — especially helpful when life gets busy and you still want a touch of sparkle.

My Favourite Amazon Ice Cube Trays

I’ve tried cheap trays, weird silicone ones that smell like the cupboard, and everything in between. These are the ones that never leave my freezer, especially in December:

Large Square Cocktail Ice Tray – perfect for rosemary sprigs, citrus slices, and whole cranberries. 

Sphere Ice Mold for Festive Cocktail Balls – this makes those gorgeous big cocktail spheres that look so elegant in champagne coupes or gin glasses. 

Jumbo Ice Cube Tray With Lid – great when you’re prepping for a  party and don’t want your ice smelling like last week’s leftovers. I love the ones with the lids as I can stack them and make bulk batches, but putting the lid on does mean you can’t have sprigs sticking out. So I mix and match.

For something a little extra special , I have this rose mold and love it.

These dried flowers are also great for popping into drinks- Dried ones mean you can buy them ahead of time , ready to go.

Use whatever shape suits your drink style — cubes feel classic, spheres feel bougie, and no one is mad either way.

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